Ishan Kishan's Comeback From Career Low - Khelosuper Read

There's hardly any comeback story in Indian cricket in the last 2 years as fulfilling as Ishan Kishan's. The wicketkeeper-batter has gone from losing his central contract in 2024 to leaving the ground at Chepauk with India's chief selector in the stands during the Duleep Trophy 2026-27, all the way to the grassroots level. It has taken him from the fringes of the setup into the plans for white-ball cricket in India and his case is now better by the week. 

The Fall: Losing the BCCI Contract in 2024

Kishan's difficulties started early this year in 2024, when the BCCI removed him from the central list for domestic cricket due to mental fatigue. The move was interpreted as a punishment gesture, and caused a public discussion on his dedication to the long form. A player once thought to have a long career of international football was suddenly without a road back. 

A Break Questioned by the Selectors

The selectors, who were expecting players who have been centrally contracted to turn up at their matches, did not feel the same way about ranji trophies when they were absent. Kishan had been able to sneak up behind the queue of wicket-keeper-batsmen Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson and for almost two years was not featured in the selection process for the Indian team. 

The Long Road Back Through Domestic Cricket

Instead of keeping the flame dim, Kishan decided to take every home fixture seriously – be it a Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali or Vijay Hazare – and make it as serious as an international match. That frame of mind was the catalyst for his turnaround and one which close domestic form followers, including those closely monitoring turnarounds in khelosuper circles, cite as the pivotal moment. 

A Maiden Title With Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The breakthrough finally came in the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when Kishan took Jharkhand to the first-ever title of the tournament. His own style was the key to that success and this became the first sign of his comeback becoming public. 

517 Runs and a Return to the Radar

Kishan scored 517 runs in ten innings in the tournament with an average of almost 200 runs per innings. That was sufficient to sway the selectors' mind as he was brought into the Indian squad for the T20I series against New Zealand and later made it to the T20 World Cup 2026 squad. 

From IPL Redemption to a T20 World Cup Winner

Kishan then went on to display his resurgence in the IPL after coming to Sunrisers Hyderabad from Mumbai Indians for seven seasons. The change of guard proved to be the right one for him as he was able to win the trust of the franchise by scoring 354 runs in 14 matches, averaging 35.40 points in the IPL, and his first century helped him get his BCCI central contract back in Grade C. 

A Century Against Rajasthan Royals Restarts the Story

It was not only a personal milestone, but that hundred came against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. It indicated that Kishan was still at the top level and he went on to become one of the most crucial balls in the T20 World Cup as he scored 77 off 40 balls for the Indians against Pakistan. 

Proving His Red-Ball Credentials at the Duleep Trophy

While white-ball form brought Kishan back into the national conversation, he has continued pushing his case in red-ball cricket as well. In the ongoing Duleep Trophy, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar in attendance at Chepauk, Kishan compiled a marathon 250 off 301 balls for East Zone, batting for close to nine hours in difficult conditions before retiring. It was a statement innings from a player who has not featured in a Test match for more than three years but clearly wants to be considered again.

What Kishan's Resurgence Means Going Forward

Kishan's turnaround is now widely regarded as one of the more complete redemption arcs in recent Indian cricket, built entirely on domestic performances rather than reputation. It is a story that resonates well beyond the boundary rope, the same way followers of competitive platforms like Khelosuper track consistent performers who keep delivering under pressure rather than relying on one big moment. With his white-ball spot now secure and his red-ball case growing stronger by the match, the only question left is whether the Test selectors are ready to give Kishan another look, a decision that could complete one of Indian cricket's most talked-about comebacks.